Senior Environmental Adviser

Description:

Ongoing Contract

About the Role
The Senior Environmental Adviser within the Circular Economy & Waste Branch is responsible for ensuring activities of environmental significance related to waste management and resource recovery are undertaken in compliance with the Environment Protection Act 1993 . The incumbent will contribute to the development, management and maintenance of specialist projects which support the EPA’s Strategic Priorities. The incumbent may be tasked with leading small compliance teams, regulatory assessment teams or project teams.

About Us
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is South Australia’s independent environment protection regulator. The organisation works to protect, restore and improve the environment through the risk-based regulation of pollution, waste, noise and radiation. The EPA works closely with industry, the community and government to protect the unique natural environment while supporting economic growth and improving wellbeing. The EPA is responsible for the administration of the Environment Protection Act 1993 (EP Act) and the Radiation Protection and Control Act 2021 (RPC Act) and also exercises responsibilities under other South Australian planning and environmental legislation.

What the EPA Offers
The EPA boasts a range of different flexible working arrangements which include flexitime (flexible start and finish times), working from home, compressed weeks and purchased leave.

The EPA understands that there is more to life than working and as such prioritise people first. We want our employees to feel that their working needs will be met in this modern and ever-evolving working landscape.

Essential Qualifications

• A degree in science, applied science, engineering, environmental management or equivalent.

Remuneration
PO3 ($101,285- $107,078 per annum) + 11.5% super added to your choice of super fund.

Location
211 Victoria Square, Adelaide 5000

Enquiries
Marian Lang
Principal Adviser Reprocessing and Listed Waste
Email: marian.lang@sa.gov.au
Phone: (08) 8204 2004

Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online. Please submit a covering letter of no more than two (2) pages describing your suitability for the role by addressing the selection criteria in the Role Description. Please also include a current curriculum vitae with three (3) referees, a Pre-employment Declaration, and a copy of your qualification(s) as required in the Role Description.

At the EPA we prioritise diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring a safe and respectful work environment for everyone. With support from our employees, we focus on access, equality, inclusion and wellbeing in all we do. As a WE'RE EQUAL organisation, we commit to a vision for South Australia as an open, inclusive society that embraces and supports difference and diversity. Our initiatives including the White Ribbon program and Reconciliation Action Plan, aim to create a meaningful impact in our workforce and community. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages, gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.